The band's personal storage locker was broken into and Michael Been's (Robert's dad and our sound man) had his vintage equipment stolen. Items were 1954 Fender Esquire (Yellow with Black Pick Guard), 1968 Ampeg Scrolltop Fretless Bass, 1964 Black Fender Precision Bass and a 1968 Gretsch Country Gentleman Single Cutaway. Please repost this and help spread the word - these items were extremely personal and the band, Michael, crew and management are devastated over this brazen act. Thank you."

- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's website [via TMS]. Why is it that only good bands get their equipment stolen? Why can't Boys Like Girls' equipment get looted or Daughtry's guitars be taken instead? Someone's got to reach out to these criminals and get them to log onto Hype Machine and learn a little somethin', stat.